[X] ST. MARK AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 95-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 Rev. Kimberly L. Detherage, Esq. Pastor Invites you to: A Reception featuring Historical Exhibits & Lectures Celebrating "The Iron Coffin Lady" November 5, 2016 @ 11:00am Join us as we celebrate and learn about... Findings from a 150-year-old mummy unearthed from the cemetery of the St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church's original building site, who is lovingly referred to as The Iron Coffin Lady, due to the coffin in which she was buried. Lectures: Scott Warnasch, MA, archeologist, former consultant for the NYC Medical Examiner's Office: The Iron Coffin Lady's history and possible identification from DNA samples and found artifacts. Prof. Gerald Conlogue, PhD, Quinnipiac University: sharing scans of the mummified remains. Sandra Arnold, of the Periwinkle Project: sharing information about her upcoming documentary and national database of African American burial grounds. Refreshments Historical Exhibits Silent Auction Funeral Service to be held on Sunday November 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM Please RSVP: stmarkchurch2@verizon.net<mailto:stmarkchurch2@verizon.net>, 718-899-3306 Donations to offset the burial expenses, memorial park creation and maintenance are encouraged and greatly appreciated. ________________________________ ________________________________ Begin forwarded message: From: Lydia Gardner <iamlog2@yahoo.com<mailto:iamlog2@yahoo.com>> Date: October 21, 2016 at 8:43:38 PM EDT Subject: 150-year-old mummy in Queens Reply-To: Lydia Gardner <iamlog2@yahoo.com<mailto:iamlog2@yahoo.com>> We hope you will post this flyer in your department and spread the news to anyone you think may be interested. Hope to see you at the event. Please RSVP. Saint Mark AME Church